Woo hoo

despite not being able to exercise have lost 5 lbs this week, 1.5" from waist and 2.5" from hips, I'd say I'm back on track finally

It's time for 777 again

It's been a week since I last posted, have been eating clean as back still giving me trouble so haven't done any exercise other than a short walk here and there.
Will not being doing any exercise during the 777 week due to the pain I'm suffering with my back, so lets see what results I get from nutrition alone, should be a good experiment. It's also the last week of the Spring/Sumer transformation Challenge, who will win?

 

Pain!

Coming to the end of another week, only managed 2 workouts Monday and Wednesday as back has ceased up since then, Imagine if you ring out a towel my back feels like the knot in the middle, so not too happy, I'm actually missing the exercise!

So this past week was carbs throughout the day, I actually found the food side a little easier but cheated a few times, I  have felt more lathargic this week and have had a couple of afternoon naps.
What suited me best carbs with breakfast, carbs with evening meal or carbs throught the day? not sure really so I think next week I'll try carbs in the evening, with occasional carbs for breakfast as I like my smoothies. The exercise will be on hold for a while so must stick with the clean eating.

If you want to join in with the fun of  Devon Fit Camp, then click on this link, you don't have to live in Devon and attend Camp you can follow the Devon Fit Camp on line programme like I do and still get great results. The next 777 starts on the 27th May

Today's workout

So today was the 300 workout. Last week when I did it I scored 269 today I scored 314 an improvement of 45, woohoo so pleased.

Food revolution Day this Friday

This Friday 17th May at Glanville Mill Ivybridge 12.00 - 16.30

Come and see whats going on

My time with Devon Fit Camp so far

Back in January a work colleague told me all about her friend Claire Morgan-Hughes who runs Devon Fit Camp, it sounded fantastic but to me quite daunting, I’ve never liked exercise, I was big at school and in PE I was always picked last when it was a team event, it knocked my confidence and eventually I didn’t go to PE, I would be in the library doing my homework. I shied away from anything physical from then on and it got to a point where I wouldn’t go anywhere without my husband, if it was something different to the norm for me, he was my support.

I spoke with Claire on the phone, she told me all about DFC and what it involved and put me completely at ease and I poured out my heart to her. Before starting the 777 program in February I was with Weight watchers, I had been there for the past 2 years and had never lost more than 7 lbs in that time it was a consistent yo-yo, lose one week gain the following week and on top of that I was a stone heavier than when I joined them. I was also attending the Weight Management program run by the NHS and getting nowhere with that either. I’d even started making myself sick if I’d eaten something I shouldn’t have, I was desperate

 

I was so excited to start the 777 I just thought I have to give this all my effort, it felt like my last chance I was 21 stone and quite frankly, I was scared of the direction I was heading. I have sleep apnoea, which means I stop breathing while I sleep which made me very tired until I was diagnosed and given a CPAP machine which forces air into my airway to keep me breathing at night, I took sleeping tablets and a lot of painkillers for various aches and pains.

 My first week involved a major headache and extreme fatigue for the first 3 days and then amazingly I felt on top of the world, I loved the food and enjoyed the cooking, the DFC recipe book was a godsend to me, and I have always cooked processed food. Meals straight from freezer to oven to plate, I didn’t have a clue how to cook, but the recipe book was so easy, to follow even for a novice like me. The exercise was tough, twice a day everyday and Claire’s video’s make it look so simple and I’d get frustrated with myself for not being able to do them very well, but I’m learning to except what I’m doing is to the best of my ability and try to be proud of myself for that. The results for that week was 11 lbs off, I was ecstatic

 

I then went on to do the 28 day on-line plan, loved it, not quite such a strict food plan and the exercise was 4 times a week but a longer session. I have now done 3, 777’s and I am loving this way of life. Mostly it has been plain sailing; and I didn’t slip up at all until my 3^rd 777, on the Friday of that week it was the DFC’s 2^nd Birthday Party and I am so pleased I went. Strangers have become good friends and it was great to meet some of them. Members came up to me and told me they had been reading my blog and following me on Facebook and said I was inspiring them, that I was doing so well and to keep going, seriously I felt like a celebrity and I was on such a high when I left, it really boosted me to put my silly little slip behind me and move on.

 

I have now nearing the end of my 13^th week and I feel amazing, I am currently 30 lbs lighter and have lost 19 inches and dropped 2 dress sizes. I feel taller, leaner, stronger and happier. I seem to have a permanent smile these days and my confidence is increasing no end, I no longer need the sleeping tablets, I fall asleep quickly and sleep right through the night, and I don’t take any form of pain relief anymore. I hope when I reach my goal I won’t need the CPAP machine anymore, you see sleep Apnoea is linked to obesity. People at work and the other mums in the playground are starting to notice now and the positive comments from them make my smile even bigger, I’ve had a few that have tested me but I am stronger and my sights are firmly set on my goal.

 

 I love the way the whole package is organised, the 24/7 support from the Facebook group, and the various events that bring everyone together, can’t wait to attend the Food Revolution Day on the 17^th May I’m sure I’ll learn something new. I especially love the food plan and how it changes each week or sometimes each day keeps it fresh, it doesn’t get boring or stale, I believe this is what is really good for me personally, also since eating clean I don’t feel hungry anymore which is great and I haven’t craved anything when I’ve fallen off the plan its just been a mindless slip. Training at home is tough sometimes but I have a wonderful husband who gets the stopwatch out and times me, shouts support to keep going he’s my “Claire at home!” When I can, I train at camp, I don’t feel silly or self-conscious, I feel supported and encouraged Claire is on hand to  guide you with your technique and its good to get it done first thing, it sets up for the rest of the day and  training outdoors certainly helps keep you cool!

I see this as my way of life now, I’m loving every minute of it and feel that I will continue to do so, please keep following my blog and posts, I appreciate the support and guidance from each and everyone of you and I’m sure every member does and I hope I meet more of you very soon at the various events and functions so please say Hi if you see me

Coping with Relapses

Had my NHS Weight Management meeting tonight, had some lovely compliments from the other group members which was fab.

Tonights meeting was all about coping with relapses and listening to the other members and how they deal with falling off the plan, I came to realise I have come along way with dealing with this.

 If I fell off the plan, that was it for the week, until I next weighed in. Then I got to the stage where the rest of the day would be off the plan and you say "I'll start again tomorrow" and I did but now with the help of ny online friends at Devon Fit Camp and my family I can but that cheat behind me and start again there and then. I've learnt a cheat makes me feel very negatively, gutted, cross, depressed with myself but I try to use those feelings to prevent it from happening again.

This has taken some time to perfect, years, and I'm not saying its easy but with support and learning to forgive yourself and move on a little bump doesn't have to become a mountain and ruin the hard hard work you've put in, so learn to forget the little slips and move on straight away and keep striving for the goal you want to reach.

A little update

well I trained at camp 2 days ago and I'm still feeling sore and stiff.

This week has been about carbs in the morning, its been ok have enjoyed smothies, eggs with rye bread etc but have felt a little more tired in the day and doing my exercise after work has been a little tougher, wonder what's install for us next week?

Almost coming to end half way point of the spring/summer transformation challenge so Monday I will be weighing and taking my measurements again along with midway photos, so check back in a few days.

 

Positivity has returned

So after a slight blip last week I'm back on track, so whats happened since my last post?  
         
Devon Fit Camp had its 2 year birthday party and it was fab to finally meet people in person. I had so many positive comments and encouragement from everyone, it was quite overwelming and put me on a real high. I talk to people on a daily basis through the DFC facebook group page but people I hadn't even spoke to said they were following my story and that I inspired them! me! The facebook group is great for sharing tips, recipes and encouragement, I visit it all the time.

Friday 17 May 2013 is Food Revolution Day, Glanville Mill, Ivybridge 12.00 to 4.30pm a global day of action for people everywhere to come together to celebrate real food and learn where it comes from and how to cook it.I'll be there will you?

Then on the 23rd May I have a meal with other DFC members to raise funds for the Riding for the disabled.
 So good times to come

What were my results for April's 777? A lost of 7 lbs and measurements remained the same, total loss now 30 lbs and 21.5"

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